Noble Hospice Death Doula’s:
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Provide additional support to patients, families, and facilities using a holistic approach.
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Act as an adjunct therapy to hospice services. This means the doula does not replace the interdisciplinary team, instead they work alongside the rest of the support team.
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Are skilled in therapeutic communication and extensive education on death and dying, aromatherapy, comfort touch, and music therapy. They use techniques to aid in comfort with the actively dying patient.
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Assist in legacy work, vigil planning and visiting with actively dying patients and their families.
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Hold the belief that before we can start grieving, we must first understand that death is a natural part of the life-cycle. Doulas educate the public on this through in-services and educational opportunities regarding the importance of advanced directives and end of life education.
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Offer many resources on death, dying, and grief. They hold space for the dying person and provide education to caregivers on the importance of self-care.
